Rodrick Robert Temple
Mar 20, 2026
Rodrick Robert Temple, 86, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2026. He was born October 18, 1939, in Clinton, Pennsylvania to Sherman and Harriet (Selfe) Temple.
Rod lived a full and vibrant life. During his career, he worked as a casino manager aboard the Pacific Princess, famously known as “The Love Boat”, and later...
Leone May Mendoza
Mar 15, 2026
Leone May Mendoza, 93, of Horseshoe Bend, departed this life on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Salem. She was born in Fairfax, Missouri, on April 25, 1932, to J. B. (Brian) Hopkins and Opal Hopkins.
Leone had a career with computers at the Intel Corporation. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, cooking, bingo, playing cards and her most favorite thing was spending time...
Gerald David Catton
Mar 13, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” David Catton, 72, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas.
He was born in Peoria, Illinois, on December 13, 1953, to Floyd and Jessie (Loveless) Catton.
Jerry served our country in the United States Marine Corps. During his working years, he was a steel worker. Jerry was united in...
Nicky Lynn Staton
Mar 8, 2026
Nicky Lynn Staton, 50, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
She was born on February 25, 1976, in Richmond, Virginia, to Roger Lee and Cheryl Ann (Vroman) Staton.
Nicky is survived by mother Cheryl Staton of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; brothers Roger Staton, Jr. and James Staton both of Pennsylvania and aunts and uncles Archie Vroman,...
Michael Kirkhart
Mar 3, 2026
Michael Allen Kirkhart, 67, of Horseshoe Bend, departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Salem. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 5, 1958, to Willard Lloyd Kirkhart and Patricia Ann Kirkhart.
Michael served our country in the United States Navy in active and reserve service. He later spent his working years in the construction business, mainly at...
Eleanor "Ellen" Bernice Love
Feb 27, 2026
Eleanor “Ellen” Bernice Love, 79, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 18, 1946, daughter of the late Stanley and Adel Burnicks. Ellen was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Love on July 9, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois. During her working...
Jan Franklin Wise
Feb 17, 2026
Jan Franklin Wise, 86, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.
Born February 12th 1940, Jan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was centered on his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Wise, and his eldest son, Brian Scott Wise. Their memories remained close to his heart throughout his life.
He is...
Jim William Johnson
Feb 4, 2026
Jim William Johnson, 74, of Sidney, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home in Sidney.
He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on May 24, 1951, son of the late James Casper and Rose Amanda (Goetsch) Johnson. Jim was united in marriage to Debra Sage on September 23, 1972, in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. He served our country in the...
Ruth Ann VanDyne
Jan 15, 2026
Ruth Ann VanDyne, 74, of Mount Pleasant, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas.
She was born in Batesville, Mississippi, on July 9, 1951, daughter of the late William Henry VanDyne and Lucy Virginia (Shupp) VanDyne and was raised in West Point, Arkansas. During her working years, Ruth provided nutrition to residents at...
Danny Robert Ortiz
Jan 10, 2026
Danny Robert Ortiz, 53, of Violet Hill, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Cherokee Village, Arkansas.
He was born on December 21, 1972, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Julian Ortiz and Gail McKillip. Danny enjoyed cooking, Star Wars, wrestling, and watching the Kansas City Chiefs. He had two sons, Jaden and Tyler who he taught how to...
Byron "Barney" Ralph Walters
Nov 23, 2025
Byron “Barney” Ralph Walters was born on October 18, 1927, in a farmhouse just north of Forsyth, IL to William Harrison and Effie (Orr) Walters. By the time he was three years old, the family had moved into town to start and run a grocery store which would last nearly 40 years.
Barney went to Forsyth Grade School in Forsyth and...
Herman "Skeeter" W Griggs
Nov 12, 2025
Herman “Skeeter” W. Griggs, 74, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on November 12, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas.
He was born in Galveston, Texas, on October 1, 1951, son of the late Howard Wallace and Betty Jean (Brooks) Griggs. Skeeter served our country in the United States Marines during Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Roberta...
Doris June Ruffin
Nov 9, 2025
Doris June Ruffin, 88, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas.
She was born on January 6, 1937, in Hazen, Arkansas, daughter of the late Coy D and Gertrude (Sanders) Floyd. During her working years, June wore many different hats. She spent time as a bookkeeper, babysitter, and worked on a...
Gregory Burrell Lyons
Oct 26, 2025
Gregory Burrell Lyons, 62, of Violet Hill, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas.
He was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on February 27, 1963, son of the late Milford Henery and Barbara (Spahr) Lyons. Gregory served our country in the United States Navy and Army. During his working years, he drove a truck for the rock quarry. He...
Kevin Miles Farnes
Oct 17, 2025
Kevin Miles Farnes, 60, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.
Kevin was born in Montana and was raised in Montana and Washington, moving to Horseshoe Bend in 2001. He was a heavy equipment operator, licensed pilot and a talented handyman, so good at what he did that he was the “go...
Sidney Elaine (Blaine) Pool
Sep 14, 2025
Sidney Elaine (Blaine) Pool, 44, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on July 14, 1981, in Houston, Texas, to Fred Milt and Randy (Middleton) Blaine.
Sidney was a mother, who loved her children and held her family and friends close to her heart. Sidney was known for her contagious laugh, which...
Judy Ann Stewart
Aug 25, 2025
Judy Ann Stewart, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25,2025.
She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on October 14,1946 to James and Opal (Manis) Gyngard. On April 16, 1981, she married Dale Stewart, Sr. in Milligan Ridge, Arkansas, and they spent 44 years together as husband and wife, best friends, and partners.
Judy was a soldier for...
Traute Emma Orth
Aug 23, 2025
Traute Emma Orth, 86, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born in Berlin, Germany, on February 13, 1939, daughter of the late Franz and Anna (Bengel) Wirzberger. Traute was united in marriage to the late Beryle John Orth. During her working years, Traute worked in tech photography. She belonged to the...
Sharon Kay Binnion
Aug 19, 2025
Sharon Kay Binnion, 77, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Franklin.
She was born in Bluffton, Indiana, on August 5, 1948, daughter of the late Raymond and Fredia (Harris) Culp. Sharon was united in marriage to the late Billey Joe Binnion, Sr. on December 28, 1968, in Kokomo, Indiana. She was a devoted Christian and loved listening...
Rimal Nolan Berry, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Rimal Nolan Berry, Jr., 72, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on September 14, 1952, son of the late Rimal Noel Berry, Sr. and Retta McCord Berry. Nolan was united in marriage to Linda Spillane on August 17, 1973, in Wichita, Kansas....
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